I never thought I’d say this, but I’m in the final days of finishing my cookbook manuscript and handing it in to my editor. After 15 months of testing recipes, writing, and shooting photography, I finally feel like things are coming together. Very, very slowly, mind you. I’ve shot about 50 recipe photographs so far, but that means I still have at least 50 recipes to remake and photograph. gulp, gulp, gulp. I’ve heard the editing process is pretty brutal, so I’m just taking it one day at a time and not looking too far ahead. The journey of getting my recipes to a place where I’m happy (and all my recipe testers) has taken much longer than I anticipated, but I didn’t want to rush the process. Quality over quantity, I say. If this is the only cookbook I ever write, I want it to be something I’m proud of. And seriously, it might be the only cookbook I ever write!
Anyway, I just wanted to pop in and say hello! I might not be able to post as much as I’d like to over the next couple weeks, but just know that I’m thinking of you always and looking forward to sharing some recipe inspiration as soon as I can. Right now, every creative cell in my body seems to be on hiatus, but it will recharge soon enough. Isn’t that what red wine is for??
Now for the giveaway fun! In my mind, there’s nothing better than curling up with a good cookbook and feeling more inspired with each turning page. Today’s giveaway highlights a couple awesome vegan cookbooks that I have in my collection as well as my favourite recipe creation tool that I reviewed recently – The Flavor Bible! I’m giving away all the books below to one lucky winner. If you happen to already own one or some of these cookbooks, I’ll be happy to send you an Amazon gift card instead. You decide. The books will be shipped new directly from Amazon.
In this giveaway:
Let Them Eat Vegan by Dreena Burton
Let Them Eat Vegan! is packed with 200 plant-powered recipes for the entire family. Dreena offers notes on how to modify her recipes for those with allergies or common substitution questions. Natural vegan ingredients are abundant in her recipes, many of which I already have in my own pantry. See my full review here.
Veganomicon by Isa Chandra Moskowitz & Terry Hope Romero
Veganomicon is truly a work of art. With over 250 recipes for any occasion, this is a cookbook I turn to often. Whether you’re in the mood for something quick and easy or something fancy and elaborate, this book will have it. There are also handy user-friendly guides for soy-free, gluten-free, low-fat, and quick and easy recipes.
The Flavor Bible by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg
The Flavor Bible, described as “the essential guide to culinary creativity”, profiles ingredients and the corresponding herbs, spices, seasonings, etc. that pair well with each of these ingredients. As someone who has grown to love recipe creation, this book is a resource tool that I turn to when I’m looking for a nudge in the right direction. When I have an ingredient in mind that I’d like to cook with, I often look to this book for suggestions of other “compatible” ingredients that I can include in the dish. For my full review, see here.
To enter: Leave a comment below and tell me what you are reading right now or maybe tell me about a book you’ve read recently that you enjoyed. If you’d like a second entry you can follow me on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest and leave a second comment letting me know you did so. This contest is open to anyone, anywhere and the winner will be chosen at random on Sat April 27th . Good luck!!
Please note: The links in this post are Amazon Affiliate links – if you click on the link and purchase something I will receive a small percentage from Amazon which helps support costs involved for this blog. Thanks in advance!








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I am reading Micheal Pollan’s In Defense of Food. And seeing him speak this coming Monday!
Reading Game of Thrones right now…cookbook I’m using the most right now is Vegan with a Vengence! :)
Glad to hear your cookbook is coming along, even if its slow… I’m really excited to read it! Right now I’m reading Meghan Telpner’s UnDiet book and loving it. Lots of great information!
Hi!
I’m sadly not reading that much at all at the moment! I moved here from Sweden last year and all my books are left there! :( but I am studying to become a yoga teacher and would recommend The Heart of Yoga by T. K. V. Desikachar, it’s a great book for learning and understanding the world of yoga.
Namaste,
Carolina
I’m reading “The Thrive Diet”
Hi, Right now reading books to try to improve my health through food. Reading The Yeast Connection and Super Immunity. Not exactly GREAT reading….but very informative!! Love your website…using lots of recipes from it!!
Congratulations on being so close to finishing! I’m in the beginning stages of a memoir and, as such, am reading lots and lots of research. Thanks for the giveaway!
I am reading Mindy Kaling’s book- she is hilarious! As for cookbooks, I am still obsessed with Salad for Dinner, but would love to add some new ones to find inspiration.
Thank you!
I already followed you on facebook but am now following you on pinterest, too.
I’m currently (very slowly) moving through “How to Read the Air” by Dinaw Mengestu. I’m really busy because it’s the end of the semester, but I’m hoping to get back to it this summer. I was just thinking today about how I never give myself time to READ anymore, which was something I had always done in my life. I need to get back to it!
Right now I’m reading a novel set in the Scottish Highlands because I’ll be going there in a little over a week on vacation and it’s getting me in the mood for my first international trip as a plant-based foodie!
Unfortunately, no exciting reading for me lately. Far too many journals and textbooks for work. I’ve heard Let Them Eat Vegan is a fantastic book and I’d love to add a copy to my shelf.
Right now I am reading the blind assassin by margaret atwood!
I’m not currently into any cookbooks; however, I am reading the play Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee.
Right now I don’t have much time to read anything besides textbooks (have just started studying Nutrition Science).. So reading my favourite food blogs are keeping me sane through all the anatomy and chemistry study! These cookbooks have been on my wish-list for quite some time so I would love to win! :)
I currently follow you on all those social networks.
Currently reading Great Gatsby in anticipation of the movie release in May! I read it quite awhile ago in high school and am quickly remember why it was one of my favorites!